PSYC 3560 Study Guide - Final Guide: Dsm-5, Factitious Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder
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Exam 3 study guide (remember, this is just a guide. You are responsible for all information that was covered in class and in the assigned chapters of the textbook) As usual, you do not need to memorize exact prevalence percentages. However, you should have an idea regarding which disorders are relatively more common and which disorders are relatively more rare. Key things to focus on when outlining these disorders: what are the differences and commonalities between the disorders. You do not need to memorize specific dsm criteria. Just have a general sense of what the disorder is, and be able to recognize it if i present a case example. Note: for this lecture concentrate primarily on what the disorders are and how to identify them in an applied example do not focus a lot on causal factors for these disorders unless otherwise noted below. Be familiar with the link between conversion disorder and stressful life events.